Sitting around the campfire making s’mores is a time-honored tradition that’s as American as apple pie. In fact, it dates back as far as 1927 when the Girl Scouts published the first known recipe for “some mores.” This treat has become so popular that August 10 has been designated as National S’

While it can certainly be enjoyable to look up at the stars from your own backyard, there’s nothing like getting away from the city lights where the dark skies reveal even more of their celestial wonders. Here are some of the top spots to go stargazing in the U.S.:

Your pets are part of the family, so it’s only natural to want to take them along on your camping trips. Before you do, though, here are a few things to consider to make sure that Fido or Fluffy enjoys the experience as much as you do!